Comparative & Superlatives
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To enable students to accurately use comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in spoken and written communication.
Subsidiary Aims
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To form regular and common irregular comparative structures correctly.
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To distinguish between comparative and superlative meanings.
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To compare items, options, and situations clearly.
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To use comparatives and superlatives in short spoken production.
Procedure (107-120 minutes)
Which do you prefer... -Write preference prompts on the board (not explicitly using comparatives yet), for example: Living in the city vs living in the countryside Studying in the morning vs at night Working alone vs in a team -Students work in pairs. -They choose one option and explain why. -Partners ask one follow-up question. -The teacher monitors for fluency only and does not correct grammar. -Brief whole-class sharing (2-3 opinions).
Ask students to give you the vocabulary cards of the day. Teacher checks them in case of spelling mistakes or wring definition. Put participation on the Excel.
Write example sentences on the board: This breed is larger than that one. This is the smallest option. This plan is more effective. This is the best choice. Elicit: What is being compared? How many things are compared? Highlight: than in comparatives the in superlatives Briefly point out spelling rules (big - bigger, happy - happier). Students copy key examples.
Students work individually. Exercise A: Choose the correct form (comparative or superlative). Students compare answers in pairs. Whole-class feedback is conducted. Exercise B: Complete sentences using the correct form of the adjective. Whole-class correction. The teacher highlights common errors (missing than, missing the).
Students work in pairs. -comparing two options -choosing the best alternative -evaluating size or category Students prepare: -3 comparative sentences -3 superlative sentences Partners take turns presenting. The listening partner asks one follow-up question. The teacher monitors and notes errors for later feedback.
